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Acceptance Rate History
Duke University
NC · Current rate: 7%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.78% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.35% | 50,016 | 3,174 |
| 2021 | 5.89% | 49,703 | 2,927 |
| 2020 | 7.74% | 39,639 | 3,068 |
| 2019 | 7.6% | 41,947 | 3,187 |
| 2018 | 8.91% | 35,786 | 3,189 |
| 2017 | 9.86% | 33,077 | 3,261 |
| 2016 | 10.83% | 31,671 | 3,430 |
| 2015 | 11.42% | 31,220 | 3,566 |
| 2014 | 11.41% | 31,523 | 3,596 |
| 2013 | 13.42% | 30,374 | 4,077 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Duke University's acceptance rate has decreased from 13.4% in 2013 to 6.8% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2014.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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